2026 is rolling out the red carpet for book adaptations! 

This week, Magda and Lindsay give their ultimate ranking for all the movie and television remakes coming this year. Though they may disagree on what belongs on top, one thing they can agree on is that readers are getting FED with this year’s page-to-screen journeys. 

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In this week’s book news, Magda and Lindsay chat about the upcoming adaptations of Colson Whitehead’s “The Harlem Trilogy,” Gabrielle Zevin’s “Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,” and Rebecca Yarros’ “The Last Letter.” 

And it wouldn’t be book news without a little gossip…Listen in to hear all about some author/actress drama and new casting for “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.”

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Harlem Shuffle“ by Colson Whitehead

“Crook Manifesto“ by Colson Whitehead

“Cool Machine“ by Colson Whitehead

“Nickel Boys“ by Colson Whitehead

“Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow“ by Gabrielle Zevin

“The Last Letter“ by Rebecca Yarros

“Seeking Persephone“ by Sarah M. Eden

“Life of M“ by Rachel Cusk

“Parade“ by Rachel Cusk

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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This week’s episode is about a transcendent love story. Linda has been waiting all her life to reconnect with her one true love. She crisscrosses the nation, hoping she’ll chance upon him, and they can re-kindle their attraction. He is N92823, a Boeing 737-800, and she must marry him. 

Magda and Lindsay are nose-diving into Kate Folk’s “Sky Daddy!”

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Sky Daddy“ by Kate Folk

“Every Version of You“ by Natalie Messier

“Invisible Women“ by Caroline Criado-Perez

“Moral Economics“ by Alvin E. Roth

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This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss the highly controversial mandatory reading list for Texas state schools. They’ve also got the latest news on hot new releases from H.M. Wolfe and Taylor Jenkins Reid, and also details on the adaptation for “The Final Girl Support Group!”

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Daggermouth“ by H. M. Wolfe

“Python“ by H. M. Wolfe

“The Last Days of Vic & Coco“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“Carrie Soto is Back“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“Final Girl Support Group“ by Grady Hendrix

“The Cat in the Hat“ by Dr. Seuss

“The Diary of a Young Girl“ by Anne Frank

“Night“ by Eli Wiesel

“Price and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen

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When you fall in love with a story, it can feel like a breakup when you finish it and are forced to leave the world that was built. 

Magda and Lindsay know this feeling well. They also know that sometimes you’re too tired to read a book. Or maybe you’re sick of staring at a screen. That’s why this week, they’re not only going to cure your plot hangovers by recommending some stories they think pair well together, but they’re going to do it across mediums!

Listen in as they discuss their favorite book and tv/movie pairings!

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Into the Blue“ by Emma Brodie

“Left of Forever“ by Tarah Dewitt

“Funny Feelings“ by Tarah Dewitt

“Fruit Fly“ by Josh Silver

“Yellowface“ by R.F. Kuang

“If It Bleeds“ by Stephen King

“We Have Reached the End of Our Show“ by Ali Gordon

“Cleopatra and Frankenstein“ by Coco Mellors

“Stiff“ by Mary Roach

“Death of the Author“ by Nnedi Okorafor

“The Dead Romantics“ by Ashley Poston

“The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches“ by Sangu Mandanna

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This week, Magda and Lindsay are keeping it classy. They’ve got your mental health covered as they chat all about Jennette McCurdy’s forthcoming guided journal, “The Examined Year.”

They’ll also keep you cultured with updates on President Obama’s new book podcast and the latest drama around Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”. And, of course, what would a classy discussion be without including a little smut in the form of “Deep End” adaptation news? 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“The Examined Year“ by Jennette McCurdy 

“Song of Solomon“ by Toni Morrison

“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy“ by John Le Carré

“Deep End“ by Ali Hazelwood

“The Love Hypothesis“ by Ali Hazelwood

“Love, Theoretically“ by Ali Hazelwood

“The Odyssey“ by Homer

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0:00 New McCurdy

1:50 Obama Book Pod

3:39 Deep End Adaptation

7:24 Odyssey Drama

A whole new world…of book recommendations. 

Now, Magda and Lindsay firmly believe that everyone is a princess, and that all readers should rule their own literary kingdom. But for this week’s episode, they asked themselves, “What would our Disney Princess sisters put on their TBR?” 

Listen in as they make their recommendations for which stories they think Snow White, Ariel, Belle, Tiana, Cinderella, and Jasmine would trade their magical kingdoms for. 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“Sky Daddy“ by Kate Folk

“Every Version of You“ by Natalie Messier

“I’m Glad My Mom Died“ by Jennette McCurdy 

“Mommie Dearest“ by Christina Crawford

“The Prose Edda“ by Snorri Sturluson

“Circe“ by Madeline Miller

“When in Rome“ by Sarah Adams

“Nightbitch“ by Rachel Yoder

“Bull Moon Rising“ by Ruby Dixon

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Okay, all, strap in because Literally Books is CHOCK FULL of book news this week. Magda and Lindsay have an absolute avalanche of adaptation news, including their deep thoughts on the upcoming movie, “Wicker” (swoon). 

Then, they discuss their faves from Obama’s summer reading list, audiobook news about the Queen, Julia Whelan, and a $28,000 library fee. 

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0:00 Adaptation-palooza

6:35 Obama’s Summer Reads

8:17 Hollywood Ending audiobook

9:17 150 Overdue Library Book

Are you a romantasy fan who’s looking for a story that feels fresh and new? Or maybe you’re a sci-fi connoisseur who’s thought, “I could use a dash more romance.” Gillian Eliza West’s book “When the Universe Sings” has you covered. 

Listen in this week as Magda and Lindsay talk with Eliza herself all about the creation of her quiet baddie, Juniper, and the worlds she traverses in this tale.  

Find out more about Gillian at:

https://www.gillianelizawest.com

Instagram: @gillianeliza 

“When the Universe Sings” out now! 

The sequel, “A Song without End” out Feb 11, 2026

Books mentioned in the episode: 

“When the Universe Sings“ by Gillian Eliza West

“Good Dirt“ by Charmaine Wilkerson

“Homebound“ by Portia Elan

“The Vampire Lestat“ by Anne Rice

“Interview with the Vampire“ by Anne Rice

“Memnoch the Devil “ by Anne Rice

“Until the Heart Stops“ by Gillian Eliza West

“A Song without End“ by Gillian Eliza West

“Until the Melody Ends“ by Gillian Eliza West

“The Hunger Games“ by Suzanne Collins

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0:00 Intro

6:47 Interview with Gillian

This week is packed with book news. Magda and Lindsay discuss the upcoming audio adaptation for Bram Stoker's "Dracula," featuring Jonathan Bailey and his sl*tty lil' glasses.

 We also have other adaptation updates for "I'm Glad My Mom Died," "Peculiar Stars," and the "When in Rome" series. 

And of course, we have auction news, featuring the man, the myth, the legend, Erling Haaland. 

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